Updated by Adam Carr on August 22, 2022: Darkest Dungeon is till going strong after all of these years, and we thought it was time we added in some new tips and tricks for newcomers.

We've added a tip on countering placement shuffling and the 'Move' status effect and provided some further detail on other tips, such as stress management and curios.

Updated by Damien Lykins on September 19, 2021: Darkest Dungeon's combat system features several mechanics that are purpose-built to increase the pressure attached to every move and decision - even the order in which you've configured your party members plays an all-important role, and the game's got several tricks up its sleeve built around taking advantage of that. However, taking it all one step at a time and going in with the right mindset can save you from a lot of stress. Long-term party management is something that you might have never given any thought to in prior gaming experiences, and it might all be a bit too much to handle. There are numerous mechanics present in Darkest Dungeon that new players might be taken aback by.

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